Entrepreneurs’ Dreams Really Do Come True

March 24, 2009 by Aristocrats LLC  
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This morning one of my dearest friends appeared on the Today Show to discuss the growing influence of Digital Moms on large brand marketing. National Television, wow! Can I say, “I knew her when?” Wendy Piersall is an online publisher…
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You Are an Expert?

March 24, 2009 by Aristocrats LLC  
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Everyone’s an expert at something, right? There’s a barista here at the coffee shop who is an expert at trivia. If you have a question about some obscure event, person, or thing, John will have the answer for you. I…
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Beef Up Your Bottom Line

March 24, 2009 by Aristocrats LLC  
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The National Federation of Independent Business says that American small business is the world’s second largest economy, trailing only the United States as a whole. That’s pretty remarkable. These businesses represent 80% of employment in inner cities, and they’re now…
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Are You Wasting 40% of Your Time With Multitasking?

March 5, 2009 by Aristocrats LLC  
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When was the last time you wrote a resume? I remember, years ago, submitting one with the phrase “hard working, multi-tasking individual” on it. Back in the 80’s, perhaps into the 90’s, multi-tasking was a “skill” considered a must in…
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Are You Wasting 40% of Your Time With Multitasking? Part II

March 5, 2009 by Aristocrats LLC  
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Last week we talked about multitasking and the associated “time costs” of splitting your attention between projects, on-going tasks, and interruptions. With up to 40% of your time wasted in a juggling act, it’s prudent to give some consideration to…
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No Resolutions Required

February 5, 2009 by Aristocrats LLC  
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I really don’t believe in New Years Resolutions because it never works. We all know what should happen and that is a matter of personal discipline, not wishful thinking. Whether the topic is money, health, or relationships – no epiphany…
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The Power of Press Releases for Small Business

February 5, 2009 by Aristocrats LLC  
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You may be operating a one-person-business, but there are many resources and tools out there that aren’t just for the big guys anymore. Today we’re going to focus on the power behind press releases. Yes, that’s right; even small business’s…
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Get Your Book Published

January 7, 2009 by Aristocrats LLC  
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I recently had the pleasure of sitting next to Gary Moore at a National Speaker’s Association luncheon. Gary is the author of Playing With The Enemy, the story of his father’s remarkable odyssey through World War II and the hardships…
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Beat Procrastination with Action Day

December 23, 2008 by Aristocrats LLC  
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Procrastination. Why do we do it? How do we beat it? Do you have certain things that you procrastinate about? Or are you a general procrastinator where nothing is exempt? Either way, if it’s time to get something done, Action…
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Keep Your Money by Reinvesting

December 15, 2008 by Aristocrats LLC  
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For most Solopreneur’s it’s a feast or famine existence. Why? Because of the inability to multi-task; to sell while working. See if this picture fits: Every waking minute is focused on client delivery. You really didn’t over commit to win…
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